Ship ahoy in Barnacle Bay, DLC for Sims 3

EA has announced that this fall, they will release a new world for the Sims 3 via the Sims Store. The world – named Barnacle Bay will feature lots of new things, including new objects, new homes, new Sim families and new items for Create-a-Sim.

Below is the press release for the world!

The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay

LAND HO! DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW WORLD RIPE FOR INHABITING WITH THE SIMS 3 BARNACLE BAY

Immersive gameplay experience filled with new content offerings available this autumn for PC/MAC

Ahoy Matey! The SimsTM 3 Barnacle Bay, a downloadable, all-new themed world to explore, will be available this fall exclusively at The Sims 3 Store using SimPoints. Featuring all-new content like objects, Create-a-Sim assets, Sims characters, houses, and more, The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay could be your Sims’ new home or a fun holiday spot this autumn.

Lower the Jolly Roger, set anchor, and discover the lore and riches of Barnacle Bay. Over the horizon nestled in the Simuyan Sea, Barnacle Bay boasts vibrant beaches, campgrounds, and a new downtown emulating urban life. Venture to locations like the abandoned piers of Founder’s Beach, the ancient relics of Goldbeard Galleon Gallery, mysterious Pirate’s Hideaway. Take a load off at Hogan’s Deep Sea Diner or The Wanderer’s Watering Hole. Meet new townie Sims and maybe even run into a ghost or two while uncovering the town’s hidden secrets. Find new lots that are ready for moving in or just exploring. Enrich your Sims and their lives in all-new ways with nearly two dozen exclusive items only available in The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay.